I saw that almost EVERYONE in my grade had one so I asked for one as my B-Day present. (It just passed.) So I got it. I am kind of new to it but I am on Gen. 2 and I have a Kuchipa Family and I am trying to find a mate for my 2nd Kuchi Patchi.
I kind of like it...but don't be sad!!! Just think of how many people out there that WANT a Tamagotchi and doesn't have one... I kind of feel bad for them. So I like it!
The travel show only pauses your Tamagotchi. It doesn't affect anything.
To see what characters your Tamas are changing into, go to https://tama-zone.com/index.php?showtopic=17901.
Hoped I helped!!!